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We have wonderful stories to tell at the Mount and we are dedicated to sharing them with the world.
A wide range of experts are available to speak on topics such as parenting, aging, social policy, politics,
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Caritas Day: A day to celebrate community

Posted: 24 January 2013

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A tradition that dates back to the fire of ’51 This January 30, the Mount will close its classrooms in honour of Caritas Day, a day that is dedicated to giving back to our community.…


Giving back: Sharing the Mount with the world

Posted: 24 January 2013

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Barry wins inaugural President’s Award for Service As the inaugural winner of the Mount’s President’s Award for Service, which recognizes an employee who has made a significant contribution to the Mount community, it’s a given…


Expert to speak on children’s rights

Posted: 21 January 2013

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Dr. Katherine Covell launches Not Just Kidding lecture series Dr. Katherine Covell, Executive Director of the Children’s Rights Centre at Cape Breton University, will visit the Mount on January 24 to speak about the current…


International scholar benefits from Mount internship

Posted: 18 December 2012

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Annerose Wang’anga’a ready to confront barriers to accessible education in Kenya Annerose Wang’ang’a says it’s the small things in Halifax that strike her most — accessible buses, extra wide doors, paved sidewalks with properly-cut curbs.…


Contact University Relations

Posted: 18 December 2012

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We’d love to hear from you! Communications and Marketing (University Relations) oversees media, community and government relations, as well as advertising, marketing, promotions and digital communications at MSVU. We’re here to help with any inquiry…


25 Year of Nancy’s Chair

Posted: 17 December 2012

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On Sunday, March 6, the Mount will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies. The event, hosted by Dr. Ramona Lumpkin, President and Vice Chancellor of the Mount,  is also part…


Therapy Dog helping Mount students combat stress

Posted: 12 December 2012

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Cuddles from Oscar proving popular at the Mount Last year, the Mount’s Counselling Services staff welcomed a new member to their team – Oscar, a 3-year-old Shi Tzu therapy dog certified through St. John’s Ambulance.…



Mount Chancellor Awarded Diamond Jubilee Medal

Posted: 10 December 2012

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S. Donna Geernaert and Sisters of Charity recognized for contributions At a special ceremony on December 8, the Mount’s Chancellor, Sister Donna Geernaert, was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on behalf…


International student embraces co-op opportunities

Posted: 6 December 2012

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Student shares advice at Mount’s Diversity Dialogue In Russia, Anastasia Knyazeva knew she wanted to find an academic program that would provide her with the chance to be creative and interact with many different kinds…